About Sunseeker International
Sunseeker International is a global icon in the manufacture of luxury motor yachts, building market leading products since 1967.
Based and manufactured in Poole on the south coast of England, Sunseeker is one of Dorset’s largest private employers and is represented on every continent by a global network of distributors. Never settling for second best, it’s this spirit of excellence that has driven Sunseeker to its leading position in the marine industry today.
Role overview
As a Marine Electrician, you will learn to install a wide range of electrical systems, including lighting and switching, audio visual equipment, full engine room electrical installation, power distribution and management across both AC and DC circuits. You will also work with navigation and radio systems essential to the safe operation of our vessels. Throughout your training, you will develop strong foundational electrical skills and excellent team working abilities across multiple trades. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll help build vessels that meet a world class standard for quality and performance.
Salary: £7.85 per hour in year one, rising to £15.55 per hour upon completion of training after year four, plus overtime
Employment Type: Four year fixed term training contract
Working Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm
College Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm (block release - full week of study)
Working Location: Sunseeker Shipyards, New Quay Road, Poole, BH15 4AB
Example responsibilities include
* Installing cable management and containment systems
* Routing a wide variety of cable looms throughout the vessel
* Wiring and installing a range of electrical systems
* Installing AC, DC, navigation, and audio-visual systems
* Inspecting and testing installed circuits and components
* Interpreting drawings and client specifications
* General housekeeping and application of LEAN manufacturing tools such as 5S
Our ideal candidate
* Holds 5 GCSEs (predicted or achieved) including English, Maths at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent, such as a relevant level 1 (or higher) vocational qualification (NVQ, C&G, etc)
* Is available to commence employment in September 2026
* Has ambition to work in a fast paced construction environment within a factory setting
* Is able to provide some examples of your interest in electrical/audio/video/electronics. For example; work experience completed in this field, or home/school/club projects you have worked on
Sunseeker apprentices benefit from
Alongside the opportunity to work closely with our remarkable products, Sunseeker offers a comprehensive benefits package to Apprentices.
* Sunseeker provides a rewarding career starting with a four year fixed term training contract working towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Marine Electrical Engineering
* Paid block release to college
* 22 days holidays plus bank holidays
* A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
* Company sick pay
* Overtime when available (for those 18 or older)
* The opportunity for a permanent contract with private medical insurance, dental care and an extra 3 days holiday after four years. Promotion opportunities and further education options also exist on the completion of training
Our pay rates
Grading pay through the Apprenticeship is currently as follows and is subject to change:
* Year 1. £7.85 p/h irrespective of age
* Year 2. £10.00 p/h (Aged 21 and over £12.21)
* Year 3. £12.21 p/h
* Year 4. £14.00 p/h
* On completion up to £15.55 p/h plus options to earn up to £16.05 p/h with a discretionary and non-contractual “Values” uplift and regular team based performance payments.
There is no maximum age restriction or requirement for apprenticeship funding, however the pay grades remain the same. Any employment offers will be conditional upon; The Company receiving two acceptable references, proving your ongoing right to work in the UK and satisfactory evidence of your achieved qualifications. Key dates for assessment and interview processes to be confirmed. You must be available to start on Tuesday 1 September 2026